The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

2:30:22 P.M.

Today's prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Patrick J. Conroy.

2:30:23 P.M.

APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL - Pursuant to section 5(a) of H. Res. 273, the Journal of the last day's proceedings stands approved.

2:32:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - The Chair designated Mr. Polis to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2:32:36 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 22, 2015, at 9:12 a.m.: That the Senate passed H.R. 1690 and that the Senate made appointments to the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Commission on Care; Congressional Award Board; Board of Visitors of the U.S. Military Academy; Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution; Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy; and the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Naval Academy.

2:32:37 P.M.

The House received a message from the Clerk. Pursuant to the permission granted in Clause 2(h) of Rule II of the Rules of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Clerk notified the House that she had received the following message from the Secretary of the Senate on May 22, 2015, at 9:43 a.m.: That the Senate passed S. 261, S. 612 and S. 501.

2:33:58 P.M.

The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to section 5(b) of H. Res. 273. The next meeting is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on May 26, 2015.